French Creek — Rockhounding in Deer Lodge County, Montana

French Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Deer Lodge County, Montana. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Deer Lodge County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Deep Creek Road
Coordinates: 45.94737, -113.06053

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at French Creek

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Gold

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French Creek FAQ

Where is French Creek?+

French Creek is in Deer Lodge County, Montana, at 45.94737, -113.06053. Nearest road: Deep Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at French Creek?+

French Creek is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at French Creek?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to French Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.94737, -113.06053 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Deep Creek Road.

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